"California's Special Election: The Race to Fill Kevin McCarthy's Congressional Seat"

California's 20th district is holding a special election to fill the vacancy left by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with candidates including State Assembly member Vince Fong and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. The winner will serve until Jan. 3, 2025, or the remainder of McCarthy's House term, and a runoff election may be necessary if no candidate wins a majority. McCarthy's retirement and the GOP House majority's anticipation for an additional vote make this election significant for House Republicans.